Associate in Technical Arts Degree (ATA)

The Associate in Technical Arts Degree is designed to provide entry into a technical or semi-professional occupation or additional training for those already working in a field but desiring advancement. The ATA Degree differs from a certificate program in that the ATA Degree combines a specific job skill component with a breadth component. An ATA program is generally designed to be completed in six Quarters of full time study.

 

General Requirements

  • A minimum of 90 quarter credits is required for graduation.
  • A grade point average of 2.0 or better with all courses numbered 100 and above.
  • At least 20 quarter credits must have been earned at Olympic College.

At the Shelton campus, students can complete the following a professional/technical degrees or a certificates:
 
Accounting, Administrative Office Support, and Business Management

For more information contact George Tanner at (360) 432-5407 or (360)432-5400 (gtanner@oc.ctc.edu)

Fire Service
For more information contact Larry Rogers at (360) 475-7722 or (800)259-6718 (lrogers@oc.ctc.edu)

Nursing and Early Childhood Education
For more information contact Rose Ferri at (360) 432-5423 or (360) 432-5400 (rferri@oc.ctc.edu)